SAP secures podium finish as leading employer

JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SAP South Africa, the market leader in enterprise application software, has been recognised among the employers of choice in the country.

It finished third overall at an event held by the Top Employers Institute in Johannebsurg.

Recognised for its exceptional employee offerings, SAP South Africa competed with more than 75 companies participating in this year’s programme, to reach the list of Top 10 employers in South Africa.

The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world: those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and which strive to continuously optimise employment practices.

SAP South Africa has been awarded the exclusive Top Employers South Africa 2017 certification.

“Creating a diverse and inclusive culture makes us a better company, fuelling our innovation, enhancing our experience of work and enabling us to succeed in a rapidly changing world,” commented Lawrence Kandaswami, Managing Director of SAP South Africa.

“As companies undergo digital transformations, functions and processes, including Human Resources, are being radically reinvented. And with that reinvention, HR will assume a new kind of leadership role, helping to shape the workforce of tomorrow.”

The Top Employers Institute globally certifies excellence in the conditions that employers create for their people. It has just announced the results of this year’s research into the employee conditions of significant employers in South Africa. SAP South Africa is one of the select organisations to achieve the Top Employers South Africa 2017 certification and delighted to be officially recognised as a leading employer.

Since implementing the SAP Successfactors Human Capital Management solutions in 2012, SAP South Africa has seen a positive shift and impact across multiple stakeholders, including employees, leaders, and the Human Resources organisation.

“The technology used by Human Resources departments in the new, digital world of business, plays a critical role in the transformation of business strategies into business outcomes” says Chris van der Merwe of the Talent Acquisition team at SAP South Africa.